Happy Imbolc! This is the first planting of spring.

This lesser-known pagan holiday falls exactly halfway between the Winter Solstice (Yule) and the Spring Equinox (Ostara). Imbolc falls between the Wolf Moon in January and the Snow Moon in February. Celebrate the increasing daylight and the impending spring season. This is the perfect time to start thinking about what you want to plant in the coming year… and not just your literal plants, think about wishes, intentions, and goals!

Ritual fires are burned. It is a time for birth, healing and inspiration. This is a popular time for vows of dedication or consecration.

Other Names

Imbolg, Imbolq, Olmeic, Candlemas, Bride Day, Brigid, and Brigid’s Day

Related Holiday

Valentine’s Day

Colors

White, Red, Pink, Pale Green

Foods

baked goods, butter, cheese, dried fruit, lamb, milk, mutton, seeds, winter vegetables

Stones

amethyst, bloodstone, garnet, onyx, ruby, turquoise

Symbols

candles, cauldron, chalice, cow, sheep, swan

Flowers/Plants

angelica, basil, bay laurel, celandine, snowdrops

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